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The safest way to detangle wet hair is generally to:

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Start gently at the ends and work up toward the roots with a wide-tooth comb

A Start gently at the ends and work up toward the roots with a wide-tooth comb
B Yank a fine comb from the roots
C Avoid combing entirely
D Brush hard from the scalp

Why this is the answer

Wet hair is more fragile and prone to stretching and breakage, so the safest way to detangle it is generally to start gently at the ends and work upward toward the roots, using a wide-tooth comb or appropriate detangling tool, easing through knots rather than forcing. Starting at the roots and yanking down drives tangles into a tighter knot and causes breakage. Gentle, end-first detangling protects the hair. This practical, hair-health-minded technique is the type of detail covered in the styling content.

Source: Hair Care — Detangling

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Hairstyling and finishing questions cover wet styling (finger waves, pin curls, roller sets), blow-dry techniques, thermal styling with irons and the products and safety precautions for each. This is one of 10 Hair Care questions on hairstyling and finishing, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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